<p>Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC), Parramatta is a leading Catholic independent school for girls established by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889. The College is located within a dynamic educational precinct in North Parramatta.<br><br> The College is seeking a full time permanent Teacher of TAS commence in Term 1, 2024. The primary purpose of this role is to nurture the gifts and talents of each student ensuring that our Catholic practices and Mercy Values underpin all aspects of life in the school. <br><br> The successful applicant will have experience in teaching a variety of TAS classes, providing and developing coursework that meets the syllabus, preparing tasks that challenge our students to think deeply, and providing timely and constructive feedback that guides reflection and improvement. <br><br><strong>Essential Criteria</strong><br></p> <ul> <li>Relevant tertiary qualifications to teach in NSW and a current WWCC</li> <li>Experience teaching across a variety of TAS classes and ideally an interest in computing courses</li> <li>Capacity to critically reflect and adjust teaching practice to improve learning outcomes</li> <li>Capacity to establish a supportive environment conducive to effective student learning</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, communication, administrative, organisational and collaborative working skills</li> <li>Flexibility and adaptability to the teaching requirements of the College</li> <li>Willingness to actively support and participate in the life of the College, and the Catholic mission and Mercy values of the College</li> <li>Willingness to participate in the co-curricular life of the College (noting that there are no weekend sporting commitments)</li> </ul> <p><br><strong>Why work at OLMC Parramatta?</strong><br></p> <ul> <li>The College pays for staff parking in Parramatta Leagues Club (one block away)</li> <li>You will be a member of a professional and dynamic Geography department and educational team</li> <li>You are in walking distance of coffee, food and retail shops</li> <li>Morning tea is provided every day, with regular whole-staff events</li> </ul> <p><strong><br></strong> <strong>Please note:</strong><br></p> <ul> <li>Interviews may proceed as applications are submitted, and the College reserves the right to appoint an applicant to the role prior to the closing date.</li> <li>Applications should be addressed to Ms Lucie Farrugia, Principal, OLMC</li> <li>Applications should specify full time or part time intentions</li> <li>Rigorous pre-employment screening will be conducted for preferred candidates including NESA accreditation, WWCC, approved subject areas and reference checks.</li> </ul> <p><br><br><strong>Applications close on Friday 8 December 2023</strong> <br></p>